BRIDES is the go-to source for all things wedding. We take a girl by the hand and walk her through the entire wedding maze, from the day she gets the ring to the day she writes her last thank-you note. Every couple wants a one-of-a-kind wedding they'll be proud of. We help them get it while keeping their friends, families and guests (and each other) happy along the way.

Creating a wedding budget is a key part of the planning process, but remember that there will always be costs you haven't planned for. To avoid panic, watch out for these common hidden costs and plan to give...

Obviously, you want your wedding dress to be the best look you've ever worn, but that doesn't mean you need to break the bank to make your dream a reality! Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of dresses that cut cost, not style.

"A healthy sex life is a key ingredient to a happy, loving, and lasting marriage," says sex expert Nikki Ransom-Alfred. Yet, "after the excitement of the wedding day and settling into marriage, couples...

Every wedding has a signature stand-out moment that makes it memorable -- and not just for the bride and groom, but for the guests too. Sometimes, it's a sweet moment that makes us say "awww," like a mom tearing up during her toast to her...

Sometimes it seems that mother-in-laws were put on the planet for the sole purpose of driving brides crazy. With the smallest of actions or phrases, they can turn level-headed women into raging lunatics in 60-seconds-flat. And sometimes, it seems impossible to bite your tongue. In those moments,...

In the beginning stages of a relationship, it's sometimes easy to be so hot-and-heavy that having sex on the regular is akin to breathing: It's necessary for survival. Then life sets in and sex can be...

Brides have plenty to worry about the week of their wedding, but if you're a bit of a hypochondriac (like some over us here, oops!) you can also add staying healthy to your list of concerns. To calm your worrying mind, here are five ways to make...

Mike and I got married in a hurry -- as much of a hurry as a couple who've been together for six years can. In June, we decided that we were going to do it in September with a small ceremony at my parents' house. We picked...

Turns out, true love isn't the only thing in the air at weddings. For your single friends, your big day is the perfect opportunity to meet Mr. Right Now (or Mr. Wrong, whichever way you look at it). From hot hookups to happily-ever-afters, check out...

Overwhelmed by large crowds? Hate being the center of attention? Need alone time to reenergize? Then you might be an introvert! And as excited as you are for your wedding, chances are, you're also dreading the whole all eyes on you all night, small talk, go-go-go aspect...

Is your indecisiveness about everything from the color scheme to the wedding theme not only driving you nuts, but your wedding planner and friends and family as well? Then it's time for an intervention! While...

We've seen couples who planned their entire wedding on Pinterest and others that met on Facebook, but recently engaged couple Bethany Olson and Cory Staudacher found love on another social media platform...

How's this for scary? Only about half of newlyweds' first nights as husband and wife end with a bang (no pun intended), according to experts. From indulging in one too many drinks to expending all your energy on the dance floor, many couples retire to...